GIS and Spatial Modeling for the Undergraduate Social Science Curriculum

July 10-15, 2005: Columbus, OH

This workshop focuses on spatial thinking, spatial analytic methods and their applications suited for undergraduate
social science courses. These methods include cartographic visualization, space-time modeling of individual behavior,
spatial interaction models, spatial point pattern analysis and spatial optimization methods. The workshop will also
cover curriculum development, pedagogy and student learning assessment. Workshop participants will consider how to
integrate these methods into instructional modules, exercises, and learning assessment approaches. Requirements to
benefit from this workshop include prior experience with computer file and data management in applications of
quantitative analysis and/or GIS in the social sciences.